Description
This Creamy Ground Beef Bowtie Pasta with Mozzarella and Parmesan is a cheesy, hearty, and ultra-satisfying dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or easy meal prepping. Packed with savory ground beef, tender farfalle pasta, and a rich cream sauce made from mozzarella and parmesan, this easy recipe brings comforting flavors to the table fast. Whether you’re feeding the whole family or just craving creamy pasta, this dish will deliver big flavor with minimal effort—an ideal pick for quick dinners and comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
10 oz bowtie pasta
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 cup diced tomatoes
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bowtie pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter and cook ground beef until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Add diced onion and garlic to the beef. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
4. Stir in diced tomatoes and let simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Let simmer until slightly thickened.
6. Add mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
7. Toss cooked pasta into the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.
8. Simmer 1–2 more minutes until well combined.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
To lighten this recipe, try ground turkey and half-and-half instead of beef and cream.
Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies and flavor variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, ground beef dinner, bowtie pasta recipe, easy cheesy pasta, comfort food, mozzarella parmesan pasta, beef pasta dish